What Causes Leg Pain?

Pain in the hip, knee or lower leg can make everyday activities hard, but it doesn’t have to stop you from doing what you love. Many people with hip pain have arthritis, which includes osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Other common causes are hip strain and bursitis. Some may even need rehab after hip replacement surgery. Knee pain can come from different areas of the body, like the hips or ankles, not just the knee itself. Ankle pain can be due to flattened arches or changes in hip biomechanics. A physical therapist looks at how your whole body moves to find the real cause of the pain.

How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Physical therapy for hip, knee or other lower leg pain starts with finding the cause. Your physical therapist will check your hip, knee and nearby joints and watch how you move, walk, sit, and stand. They will ask questions about when the pain started, what makes it worse or better, and what your goals are. Afterward, they will create a plan to help reduce the pain and improve your movement.

Your physical therapist will give you the correct diagnosis AND treat the pain.

Common Leg Problems We Treat:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Labral Tear
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Shin Splints
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band Syndrome)
  • Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Your physical therapist can treat these conditions and get you moving better again!

Your physical therapist can treat these conditions and get you moving better again! These are just a few of the leg conditions we treat.

Call us at (206) 327-9880 or click the link below to schedule an initial evaluation today.

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